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“The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.”

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Sallust

Sallust is renowned for his concise and dramatic narrative style, which has influenced historians and writers throughout history. The works in this collection provide insights into the political and military conflicts of the Roman Republic, particularly focusing on the Catilinarian conspiracy and the Jugurthine War. more

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Sallust
Sallust

Sallust, born in 86 BC and died in 35 BC, was a prominent Roman politician and historian. Known for his concise and forceful writing style, as well as his profound political insights, he was an important figure during the Roman Republic. more

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